Apalachicola,Fla and Port St. Joe, Fla—As flu season is well underway with steady and sharp increases in activity over the past several weeks, the Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf Counties (FDOH-Franklin/Gulf) encourages everyone to protect against flu by getting a flu shot. Read more...

The Florida Department of Health encourages all Floridians to put the flu vaccine between you and the disease this year by receiving your flu vaccination today! Check with your physician, your county health department, or use ourFlu Shot Locatorto schedule your flu vaccine. Each week during flu season, DOH publishes the Florida Flu Review that provides a comprehensive update on the status of influenza and influenza-like illness in the state. The most recent is available here. Visit FluFreeFlorida.com for more information on how to be a part of #FluFreeFL.